4x4 build gear decision.

[twinturbo]

Originally Posted by waynes world

just seen there a flat four, never knew
that.

Have you never listend to one? Classic Boxer Engine sound.. Beetle on Sterroids.




As for your build


Decide what you want it to look like first.


Subaru - Very Wide Engine.
Audi - Very Tall install with front heavy weight distribution.
Sierrra - Old but reliable and correct north south install.


If you want to get an idea of the issues of a East/West install then look at corrals failed build.

http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=3607


Remember that the front diff ratio must match the rear ( if your putting say a Jag Rear end in ) otherwise the 4x4 System will complain.


BMW did a bunch of X series cars ( not the X5 X3 etc ) back in the 90's but they are very rare.

There are almost no other north south 4x4's

TT